Whitebirk

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Whitebirk

Leeds & Liverpool Canal The Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Whitebirk.
Leeds & Liverpool Canal Credit: Peter McDermott

Whitebirk is a small village located in the borough of Blackburn with Darwen, in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated about 3 miles southeast of Blackburn town center, it lies on the eastern bank of the River Darwen.

The village is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached and semi-detached houses, as well as some modern housing estates. The area is surrounded by green spaces and fields, providing a tranquil atmosphere for its residents.

Whitebirk has good connectivity with the rest of the region. It is adjacent to the A678 road, which provides access to the M65 motorway, connecting it to nearby towns like Accrington and Burnley. The village is also served by local bus services, allowing easy transportation to Blackburn and the wider area.

There are limited amenities within Whitebirk itself, with a small convenience store serving the basic needs of residents. However, nearby Blackburn offers a wider range of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and entertainment facilities, ensuring that residents have access to all necessary amenities.

The village is within proximity to several schools, both primary and secondary, offering education opportunities for children in the local area. Additionally, there are several parks and recreational areas nearby, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure.

Overall, Whitebirk offers a peaceful residential environment with good transport links and access to nearby amenities, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quieter lifestyle within reach of larger towns and cities.

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Whitebirk Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.755909/-2.448395 or Grid Reference SD7028. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Leeds & Liverpool Canal The Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Whitebirk.
Leeds & Liverpool Canal
The Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Whitebirk.
Whitebirk Moss Farm Whitebirk Moss Farm alongside the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
Whitebirk Moss Farm
Whitebirk Moss Farm alongside the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
Imperial Mill Imperial Mill seen from the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7558847">SD7028 : Imperial Mill</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7558832">SD6928 : Imperial Mill</a>.
Imperial Mill
Imperial Mill seen from the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. See also SD7028 : Imperial Mill and SD6928 : Imperial Mill.
Imperial Mill Imperial Mill seen from the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7558843">SD7028 : Imperial Mill</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7558832">SD6928 : Imperial Mill</a>.
Imperial Mill
Imperial Mill seen from the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. See also SD7028 : Imperial Mill and SD6928 : Imperial Mill.
Rishton Reservoir The reservoir serves the Leeds and Liverpool canal, and was built in 1828. Compare this early winter view of a full reservoir, with a spring one when it was drawn down <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3414218">SD7129 : Rishton Reservoir</a>.
Rishton Reservoir
The reservoir serves the Leeds and Liverpool canal, and was built in 1828. Compare this early winter view of a full reservoir, with a spring one when it was drawn down SD7129 : Rishton Reservoir.
Field east of the canal at Whitebirk The Leeds and Liverpool canal passes in front of the buildings in the distance, and at this point acts as the boundary between Blackburn unitary authority in which the buildings lie, and Lancashire county this side.
Field east of the canal at Whitebirk
The Leeds and Liverpool canal passes in front of the buildings in the distance, and at this point acts as the boundary between Blackburn unitary authority in which the buildings lie, and Lancashire county this side.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Trident Way The canal was partly frozen. For a similar view from towpath level, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4435100">SD7029 : A View Along The Canal</a>.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Trident Way
The canal was partly frozen. For a similar view from towpath level, see SD7029 : A View Along The Canal.
Blackburn Cemetery Overgrown Victoriana
Blackburn Cemetery
Overgrown Victoriana
Blackburn Cemetery - Tomb in the Moorish style. Knotweed abundant. Grave of William Whewell. "not a lot is known about this grave" - <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.cottontown.org" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cottontown.org">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . Can anyone help?
Blackburn Cemetery - Tomb in the Moorish style. Knotweed abundant.
Grave of William Whewell. "not a lot is known about this grave" - LinkExternal link . Can anyone help?
Eddyholes Service Reservoir (Covered)
Eddyholes Service Reservoir (Covered)
Stonehill Garden Centre Tucked away down a lane off the Whalley Old Road at Sunny Bower is a surprisingly large plant centre.
Stonehill Garden Centre
Tucked away down a lane off the Whalley Old Road at Sunny Bower is a surprisingly large plant centre.
Bungalows-Whalley Old Road Row of bungalows in an area known as Sunny Bower.
Bungalows-Whalley Old Road
Row of bungalows in an area known as Sunny Bower.
Snow covered pasture Looking towards Blackburn, St James Church can just be seen
Snow covered pasture
Looking towards Blackburn, St James Church can just be seen
Snow bound road to Stone Hill Nurseries
Snow bound road to Stone Hill Nurseries
Bus turning-circle at the top of Bank Hey This is the edge of the Blackburn conurbation.
Bus turning-circle at the top of Bank Hey
This is the edge of the Blackburn conurbation.
Frosty hillside by Bank Hey This is north-facing, looking towards Eddy Holes. The lighting shows up the cultivation strips.
Frosty hillside by Bank Hey
This is north-facing, looking towards Eddy Holes. The lighting shows up the cultivation strips.
Access Track opposite Bank Hey Lane South As seen from Whalley Old Road.
Access Track opposite Bank Hey Lane South
As seen from Whalley Old Road.
View towards the Whitebirk Industrial Estate View across waste ground from Whalley Old Road
View towards the Whitebirk Industrial Estate
View across waste ground from Whalley Old Road
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Whitebirk is located at Grid Ref: SD7028 (Lat: 53.755909, Lng: -2.448395)

Unitary Authority: Blackburn with Darwen

Police Authority: Lancashire

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Prestige
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MFI
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Sofology
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Website: https://www.sofology.co.uk/stores/blackburn
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The Food Warehouse
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Red Lion
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McDonald's
Addr City: Blackburn
Addr Postcode: BB1 3HW
Addr Street: Burnley Road
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